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Astern — A*stern , adv. [Pref. a + stern.] (Naut.) 1. In or at the hinder part of a ship; toward the hinder part, or stern; backward; as, to go astern. [1913 Webster] 2. Behind a ship; in the rear. A gale of wind right astern. De Foe. Left this strait… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

astern — ► ADVERB ▪ behind or towards the rear of a ship or aircraft … English terms dictionary

astern — [[t]əstɜ͟ː(r)n[/t]] 1) ADV: be ADV Something that is astern is at the back of a ship or behind the back part. [TECHNICAL] The captain was astern, pretending he was sleeping. 2) ADV: ADV after v, from ADV A ship that is moving astern is moving… … English dictionary

astern — /euh sterrn /, adv. 1. in a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft: The cutter was following close astern. 2. in a backward direction: The steamer went astern at half speed. [1620 30; A 1 + STERN2] * * * … Universalium

astern — A location or distance measured from rear of aircraft. A line astern formation is one in which aircraft formate one behind the other … Aviation dictionary